Abstract: A mainsail furling mast assembly utilizes a mast having a cross section providing a C-shaped outer wall and a transverse wall defining a rearwardly opening compartment in which is disposed a furling element about which the mainsail may be furled. The opening in the mast has a width equal to at least 50 percent of the maximum width of the mast to provide facile access to the compartment. The mast has a boom mounting bracket including a reinforcement portion with a section which extends within the compartment and flange sections which extend forwardly about the outer wall.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 5, 1982
Date of Patent:
November 6, 1984
Assignee:
Metalmast Marine, Inc.
Inventors:
Norman A. Rosenfield, Paul M. Rosenfield, Robert H. Jones